Asim Ali

Political researcher and columnist writing on democracy, nationalism, political economy and popular culture in South Asia.

I write on democratic transformation, party politics, caste mobilisation, majoritarian nationalism and cultural politics in contemporary India. My essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Diplomat, Frontline, The Telegraph, The Hindu and The Times of India.

Selected Essays

Modi Lost in Delhi. It Doesn’t Matter. — Feb 2020, NYT
The Making of Brand Modi — Apr 2021, The Diplomat
Ignore lofty claims about The Kerala Story — Jun 2023, The Guardian
Power to the people — Mar 2024, Frontline
Democracy Disfigured — Jun 2025, The Diplomat
No Muslim, No Hindutva — Sept 2025, Frontline

The Telegraph

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The Hindu

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Times of India

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Academic Work

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Bio & Contact

Asim Ali is a political researcher and columnist focusing on democracy, caste politics, nationalism and political economy.

Email: asimali6@gmail.com

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